Description
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) focused on serving the urban Native population. As an FQHC, our services are available to anyone who walks through our doors, services we proudly provide that service in a Native way.
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Our Intensive Training Program focuses highly on our organizational “INDIGIKNOW MODEL” (Indigenous Knowledge Informed Systems of Care). Through a collectivist approach, we are decolonizing services and “Circling up around our Relatives,” we weave indigenous psychology throughout every aspect of service delivery.
Incorporating our indigenous values, beliefs, and practices, allows our relatives to believe in the services they are receiving. Which translates to improved treatment outcomes. SIHB offers several services: Traditional Indian Medicines, Medical, Nutrition, WIC, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Naturopathic Medicine, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use Disorder, Dental, Human Services, Public Health, Intensive Case Management Services, and our Elder’s Services.
Through our Behavioral Health Intensive Training Program, knowledge is gained to support the development of culturally attuned clinicians.
Clinical Training Offered:
-2 hours of weekly didactic training
-1 hour per week of Individual Field Instructor Supervision (offered by a Qualified MSW/SWAICL/LICSW on staff)
-1 hour of Individual Clinical Supervision (1 x per month with qualified Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (LICSW))
-1.5 Group Clinical Case Staffing – LICSW facilitating
-.5 Weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting
Student Duties:
-Initial BH Screening of medical/dental/BH relatives
-Referrals to appropriate SIHB programs and/or outside community partners
- Imminent Need Response/Intervention (Mental Status Exams and other assessments as
needed). Serve in the role of “Counselor of the Day” (COD) in our weekly rotation beginning Winter Term.
-Case Management (provide referrals, assist individuals with connecting with
appropriate services, provide community resources, assist individuals with completing.
paperwork, etc).
-Follow-up with individuals who have been referred to our SHIB-BH programs, but
remain unsuccessful at attending appointments.
-Carry a small caseload (5-8 clients)/4-6 “relatives” (clients) for MH Treatment and 1-2
Case Management “relatives” (clients).
-Special Project Assignment
Mezzo
NA
Macro
NA
Required Experience
NA
How to Apply
Interest applicants should visit www.sihb.org, and complete an on-line application by March 03, 2025.
In addition to the application, we require a cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation.
If selected for a placement you will be required to pass a criminal background check. All other program requirements will be explained after being offered a position.
Interviews will be held during February and March. Decisions will be made by April 15, 2025.
